What a wine list! I was thrilled to see the expansive French and local regional selections on their menu. This was my first visit to St. Jack and it was for a business dinner. I will certainly return with my husband for a date night in the near future. The food was incredible all around. We ordered a variety of starters to share while waiting for our mains - thankfully we did because the main dishes took quite a while to prepare and we would have been hangry. The plates principaux were all a little salty - thankfully I appreciate lots of seasoning! I ordered the Canard, which was gorgeous with a PERFECT sear/render and a beautiful blueberry sauce, and most of my colleagues thoroughly enjoyed their Steak Frites. The desserts were beautiful. We shared a Mango Pavlova and an order of the adorable Madeleines. I highly recommend either. Service could have been a bit more engaged but it's not worth docking a star from the review. The music was really loud and did not fit the atmosphere of the restaurant - perhaps they were trying to service the bar side of the space with the tunes rather than those ordering full meals?

Four stars but not quite four stars. Oysters were super fresh and good quality. Got some brie which was very good and served with some nice spreads and nuts. Got the special which was a beef stew. it was good, not great. My dinner mate liked it better than I did. I think it was executed just fine, it might be more of a personal preference. Saw the steak frites go out of the kitchen and based on that, it was a mistake not to get it. Ordered the butter lettuce salad and it was good but leans toward presentation over practicality. You have to cut through a whole head of butter lettuce. Just toss it. Got the pear tart and it was ok, too sweet. Overall good. Service was pretty good, but kinda weird. Server was weirdly condescending. Maybe trying to recreate the Paris experience. The other thing we saw that we want to come back for were the burgers going out to the bar. They look like the real deal.

Had such a great time here for my anniversary! Food was delicious, ambiance was great and the service was wonderful! Would definitely go again.

My girlfriend chose St. Jack for our anniversary dinner after seeing it on Resy's Hit List. When the day came, we were congratulated on the occasion multiple times throughout the night. Having visited Paris last year, standards were a little high in regard to food and it was unfortunately not met. The moules marinieres was our least favorite dish of the night, although generous in portion, the alcohol wasn't cooked down enough in the sauce. Tables were a bit too close together for our liking. The service makes up for the average food but is not enough to come back for.

WOW. We came here after a bit of a lackluster dinner so unfortunately didn't come with the biggest appetite - but that didn't stop us from indulging in all the desserts. We had their oysters and GOUGÈRES (will order every time) for savory. And then tried all of their desserts (even took one to go for my parents). Everything we had was incredible. The service was amazing - attentive but also gave us time to ourselves. Will definitely come back.

started with the Endive gratin which was good just missing some aspects to make it great. I would not waste your time on the bread and butter, nothing unique at all. For the main course, we got the Duck L'Orange and the Steak Frites, while the steak was excellent, I would not say its worth $50. The ambiance and visibility of the kitchen made this place feel special however the pricing didn't. Overall still a really good experience

After having seen the owner appear on Chopped (unfairly eliminated in the final round!) my wife and daughter made reservations here before we shipped our daughter back to school after the Christmas break. We had a really wonderful experience. We shared the escargot and the chicken liver mousse. Both were outstanding - rich and flavorful. The mousse was creamy and decadent and the escargot was buttery and flavorful. And we received additional (free) bread when we ran out. My wife had the sole au saffron and said it was delightful. My daughter had the duck l'orange and loved it. I had the steak frites (bavette) and thought it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked and seasoned - and the bearnaise sauce added wonderful depth and richness. For dessert my daughter grudgingly shared her Chocolate Malt Mille-Feuille -- and it was quite the treat. The filling was rich and the pastry was crisp and sweet. My wife had the Tarte Au Citron and it was delicious. The service was attentive without being overbearing and everyone was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable. We will definitely be back.

After a series of unfortunate events tonight, I found myself back at St Jacks. And then discovered I was quite fortunate to be here! I just stopped by for a drink and a snack. But their menu quickly drew me in. The Half The World Away sounded intriguing so I started with that. It was very tasty, sweet but not too sweet. A masterful creation. Had to follow that with the Fall Y'all which was also well crafted and tasty. I'm a Manhattan fan so had to try the Jack's Manhattan and it was superb. I had a few small plates that were excellent. The prawns were absolutely fresh and scrumptious. Probably the best I've ever had. And the Butter lettuce salad was splendid (I don't have the vocabulary to do this place justice;) ) Took one look at the desert menu and could not figure out how I could possibly leave without having them all! I decided to try two of them. The lemon tart was sublime! Quite possibly the most delightful dessert I've ever had in my entire life (and I ain't no spring chicken!). The bartender told me the key is the meringue. It's an Italian meringue, crafted with extreme care. Omg it was fabulous. I seriously felt like I was Royalty. I'm sure there was a day when only Royalty ate this well! Followed that up with the chocolate mousse. Omg that was a Work Of Art (see pics). No way on Earth I'm saving some for later! The atmosphere is also delightful. Very warm and cozy. And classy. And service was terrific. Very kind and attentive and extremely knowledgeable, especially if you're a wine buff. I need to come back here. Can't wait to return for a full dinner!

There are few places you can visit weeks, months, or years down the line, that will deliver with consistency and grace, like the first time you found your favorite bistro wandering the streets of Paris, every time. And here is one perfect example, a mainstay in the heart of NW Portland - warm, welcoming, familiar like neighbors, but elegant in that effortless French way. Like all great French restaurants, core dishes are executed perfectly, always available. Imagine chicken liver mousse actually being that silken, like richly churned European butter over a perfectly crusted baguette round, topped with a sweetly tart port-soaked prune underlaid by a layer of just-right Dijon. Grab a glass of Oregon's finest and a butter lettuce salad, and you could be immediately transported to European coordinates. The ultimate indulgence follows with Chef Aaron's Gougères - miraculous little bundles of joy. Perfectly crisped slightly sweet shells exploding into savory Gruyère slowly melting through each bite. Perhaps could have, should have stopped there, but the bavette steak frites is a staple that I won't leave town without. I prefer this cut for the crispy sear, which melds so beautifully with the red wine Demi- and a dip of béarnaise. I've been putting this one to the test and haven't found better, a classic among clones. Whether stopping by for snacks or five courses, look for Nicholas who knows his way around the wine list, with food you'll never go wrong.